Skuntank (Pokémon)

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Skuntank スカタンク Skutank #435
File:Skutank.png Artwork from D/P
Type Poison Dark Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Skunk Pokémon
Abilities Stench or Aftermath Aftermath Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #085 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 83.8 lbs. Imperial 38.0 kg Metric 83.8 lbs./38.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 209 Battle Exp.: 2091*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Skuntank (Japanese: スカタンク Skutank) is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon first seen in the Generation IV games.

Biology

Physiology

Skuntank are medium sized mammalian Pokémon that are a dark purple with a white stripe running down their backs. Their cheeks are now not as large. However, their tails are much longer and are often laid out on their backs and over their face.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Skuntank are known for their noxious fluid which not only smells terrible, but is possibly flammable and explosive. It can spray this fluid over 160 feet.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the TCG

Main article: Skuntank (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It sprays a vile-smelling fluid from the tip of its tail to attack. Its range is over 160 feet. Pearl It sprays a stinky fluid from its tail. The fluid smells worse the longer it is allowed to fester. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Routes 221, 222 and 229 (Diamond only) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Offshore Oil Platform Hideout

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 103		163 - 210	316 - 410
Attack: 93		88 - 159	171 - 313
Defense: 67		64 - 130	125 - 256
Sp. Atk: 71		68 - 135	132 - 265
Sp. Def: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Speed: 84		80 - 149	155 - 293
Total: 479	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

If Miracle Eye is used, the effectiveness of Psychic becomes 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV
Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.
Start	Scratch
	Focus Energy
	Poison Gas
4	Poison Gas
7	Screech
11	Fury Swipes
15	Smokescreen
20	Toxic
25	Slash
31	Night Slash
34	Flamethrower
41	Memento
52	Explosion

By TM/HM

#	Generation IV
TM05	Roar
TM06	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM12	Taunt
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM21	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail
TM27	Return
TM28	Dig
TM30	Shadow Ball
TM32	Double Team
TM35	Flamethrower
TM36	Sludge Bomb
TM38	Fire Blast
TM41	Torment
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM46	Thief
TM49	Snatch
TM58	Endure
TM64	Explosion
TM65	Shadow Claw
TM66	Payback
TM68	Giga Impact
TM78	Captivate
TM79	Dark Pulse
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM84	Poison Jab
TM87	Swagger
TM90	Substitute
HM01	Cut
HM04	Strength
HM05	Defog
HM06	Rock Smash

By breeding

• Astonish
• Crunch
• Double-Edge
• Leer
• Punishment
• Pursuit
• Scary Face
• Smog

Evolution

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Sprite

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Skuntank images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• It is commonly said that Skuntank's cry sounds like flatulence.
• Skuntank weighs 83.8 lbs, which is the same as the male player in Diamond and Pearl.
• So far, Skuntank is the only non-Fire type Pokémon to learn Flamethrower naturally.

Origin

Skuntank is based on a skunk.

Name origin

Skuntank's name appears to be a combination of tank, skunk, and stank, the past tense of stink. Skutank is the same, just with one less letter. Its French name, Moufflair, comes from moufette and flair.

In other languages

• German: Skunktank
• French: Moufflair
• Korean:

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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